Maintenance - SPEC MIX G7000 SILO Manuel De Sécurité

RELOCATING SPEC MIX SILOS
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1. One of the many advantages of the SPEC MIX
system is the easy relocation of the silo. The
ability to move the silo around the job site enables
the forklift operator to deliver mortar quickly and
efficiently.
2. Select a position on the job site where ground is
dry, compacted, level and stable. (See additional
requirements in "ASSEMBLING SPEC MIX SILOS.")
3. Empty silo as much as feasible or possible.
(Material may be re-loaded into an empty bag if
necessary.)
NOTE: Silos can weigh between 1,100 to 3,700
pounds. (See silo specifications on Page 3.)
4. Remove mixer and any obstructions that may
hinder the freedom of movement, including any
hardened material around base of silo legs and foot
pads.
5. Run forklift forks into fork tubes full depth.
NOTE: A proper capacity forklift must be utilized
to lift the standard weights of the silo and material
being used. See silo specifications on Page 3.
6. Slightly raise silo and remove lynch pins and leg
pins from legs. Lower silo while manually raising
ladder to avoid damage.
7. Once lowered to the transportation mode re-install
leg pins and lynch pins to their original position.
8. Connect third contact point to forklift using either
chain or strap with minimal tensile strength of 5,000
pounds.
NOTE: The third contact point is necessary for
preventing the silo from sliding off the forklift forks
during any job site transportation.
9. Slowly transport silo to new location.
10. Follow same guidelines for initial erection of silo
paying note to soil conditions as before.
11. Re-charge silo following the loading instructions.
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Note: Newer Style Foot Pads are centered.
*When using the Older Style Foot Pads (below)
turn Foot outward (turned inward for shipping
purposes only).
Maintenance begins on the day the silo is delivered.
1.
a. Silo should be coated with release agent as supplied by Arrow/Mag-Nolin, ZEP, or other
manufacturer.
b. Install all warning signs and decals in appropriate locations on silo and work platform.
c. Check valve/swivel gate for all parts, alignment, and ease of operation.
d. Check all leg pins, lynch pins, cables, stabilizer nuts and bolts, valve/swivel gate, hatches,
and safety chains for ease of operation and proper locations.
e. Upon silo erection at job site, cover legs with poly, form release agent or utilize another
method to protect leg assemblies, and foot pads from material collection.
2. Daily maintenance to be performed by contractor:
a. Keep top hatch free of excess material in order to facilitate ease of opening and closing.
b. Check safety chains for stress.
c. Check discharge chute for proper height rips or tears. Replace as needed.
d. Check to make sure all warning signs are visible and in their proper location.
e. Check to ensure that all non-skid tapes are in place.
f. Check to make sure that all handles, chains, leg pins, lynch pins, and cables are in place and
not bent, cut or damaged. If so, replace immediately.
g. Inspect silo legs for alignment, dents or bending. Replace silo immediately if necessary.
h. Check silo for plumb and level.
i. Check position of all four 24 x 24 inch foot pads.
Upon return to Distributor or SPEC MIX Manufacturer, check the following and correct or replace
3.
as needed.
a. All signs are clean and visible.
b. All safety chains and clasps are operational.
c. Upper Dust Shroud is intact.
MAINTENANCE OF SPEC MIX SILOS
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